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Blackburn vs Donvale - Park Orchards

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 5.2 km apart · Blackburn profile · Donvale - Park Orchards profile

Blackburn Donvale - Park Orchards

Blackburn and Donvale - Park Orchards are neighbouring areas with very different layouts. Blackburn is a walker's paradise, where every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school and nearly all are close to groceries. In contrast, Donvale - Park Orchards is more car-dependent, with many more detached houses (89.9% compared to 71.6%) and a higher share of large homes with three or more bedrooms. Life in Blackburn is more urban, with 24.4% of households renting and a typical resident aged 40, while Donvale - Park Orchards has a larger share of homeowners and a noticeably older typical resident of 45.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two areas have generally widened. The difference in typical age has grown from one year to five, and the gap in detached house ownership has more than doubled. Despite these shifting trends, the two areas remain similar in several ways. They have nearly identical shares of children under 15 and a very similar proportion of people needing help with daily activities, both sitting around 5%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +5,831 larger in Blackburn gap widening
22,106 92nd pct 16,275 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 19,822
  • First area, 2016: 21,382
  • First area, 2021: 22,106
  • Second area, 2011: 15,499
  • Second area, 2016: 15,942
  • Second area, 2021: 16,275
Median age in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +5 yrs older in Donvale - Park Orchards gap widening
40 yrs 52nd pct 45 yrs 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.1 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap steady
0.3% 3rd pct 0.4% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +3.8 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap widening
17.5% 51st pct 21.3% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
Under 15 in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.3 pts higher in Blackburn gap steady
17.2% 42nd pct 16.9% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.2%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
De facto in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2.9 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
7.8% 15th pct 4.9% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%

Age structure

26.4% Older adults (45–64) +2.8 pts ▸ 29.2%
26.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.1 pts 18.9%
17.5% Seniors (65+) +3.8 pts ▸ 21.3%
17.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.3 pts 16.9%
12.9% Youth (15–24) +0.8 pts ▸ 13.7%

Marital status

52.0% Married +6.2 pts ▸ 58.1%
33.9% Never married ◂ +5.6 pts 28.3%
6.8% Divorced ◂ +1.0 pts 5.8%
5.3% Widowed +0.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
2.1% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%

Age & sex structure

Blackburn Donvale - Park Orchards

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Blackburn: 1.3% males, 2.2% females; 85+ in Donvale - Park Orchards: 1.4% males, 2.0% females
  • 80–84 in Blackburn: 1.1% males, 1.6% females; 80–84 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 1.4% males, 1.9% females
  • 75–79 in Blackburn: 1.5% males, 1.7% females; 75–79 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 1.9% males, 2.3% females
  • 70–74 in Blackburn: 1.7% males, 2.1% females; 70–74 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 2.4% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Blackburn: 2.1% males, 2.3% females; 65–69 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 60–64 in Blackburn: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 60–64 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 3.3% males, 3.3% females
  • 55–59 in Blackburn: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 55–59 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 3.6% males, 3.5% females
  • 50–54 in Blackburn: 3.3% males, 3.7% females; 50–54 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 4.0% males, 4.2% females
  • 45–49 in Blackburn: 3.5% males, 3.8% females; 45–49 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 3.4% males, 4.0% females
  • 40–44 in Blackburn: 3.4% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in Blackburn: 3.4% males, 3.8% females; 35–39 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 2.3% males, 2.8% females
  • 30–34 in Blackburn: 2.8% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 1.8% males, 2.2% females
  • 25–29 in Blackburn: 3.2% males, 2.6% females; 25–29 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 1.9% males, 1.7% females
  • 20–24 in Blackburn: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 20–24 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 15–19 in Blackburn: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 3.9% males, 3.5% females
  • 10–14 in Blackburn: 3.5% males, 3.3% females; 10–14 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 3.6% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Blackburn: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 0–4 in Blackburn: 2.3% males, 2.1% females; 0–4 in Donvale - Park Orchards: 1.9% males, 2.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2.6 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
33.6% 74th pct 31.0% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.3%
  • First area, 2016: 31.6%
  • First area, 2021: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%

Country of birth

63.9% Australia +1.9 pts ▸ 65.7%
8.9% China ◂ +3.3 pts 5.6%
3.8% India ◂ +2.2 pts 1.6%
2.6% England +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.5% Italy +0.8 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%
0.5% South Africa +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%
1.0% New Zealand even 1.0%
0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.4%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

29.2% English ◂ +0.7 pts 28.5%
26.1% Australian ◂ +1.0 pts 25.1%
20.0% Chinese ◂ +3.8 pts 16.2%
10.6% Irish ◂ +2.3 pts 8.3%
9.1% Scottish ◂ +1.1 pts 8.0%
4.6% Italian +4.5 pts ▸ 9.1%
2.8% Greek +1.7 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.5% Indian ◂ +2.1 pts 2.4%
3.3% German +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.7% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%
0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%

Language

Other language in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +3.6 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
31.5% 77th pct 28.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.3%
  • First area, 2016: 28.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.0%
Limited English in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1.4 pts higher in Blackburn gap steady
5.2% 83rd pct 3.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%

Language used at home

65.8% English only +2.9 pts ▸ 68.7%
11.5% Mandarin ◂ +4.5 pts 7.0%
4.3% Cantonese +1.1 pts ▸ 5.4%
1.8% Greek +0.6 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.9% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.2% Arabic +1.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.2% Hindi ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%
1.0% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%
1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.3%
0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

Religion

No religion in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +7.9 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
44.9% 67th pct 37.1% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.9%
  • First area, 2016: 37.2%
  • First area, 2021: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.1%

Religious affiliation

41.1% Christianity +9.5 pts ▸ 50.7%
44.9% No religion ◂ +7.9 pts 37.1%
4.4% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.6% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 2.4%
3.4% Hinduism ◂ +2.0 pts 1.4%
1.1% Islam +1.0 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.4% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%
0.1% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +4.5 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
76.0% 86th pct 71.5% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.3%
  • First area, 2016: 71.0%
  • First area, 2021: 76.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.5%
Bachelor+ in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +7.2 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
44.5% 87th pct 37.3% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.9%
  • First area, 2016: 38.4%
  • First area, 2021: 44.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.3%
Schools in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1 more in Blackburn
8 87th pct 7 86th pct
Schools/1k kids in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.44 more in Donvale - Park Orchards
2.10 51st pct 2.54 61st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1 more in Donvale - Park Orchards
51 88th pct 52 88th pct
Students in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +296 more in Donvale - Park Orchards
3,858 86th pct 4,154 87th pct
Avg size in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +111 larger in Donvale - Park Orchards
482 58th pct 593 72nd pct
ICSEA in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +4 higher in Blackburn
1,129 91st pct 1,125 90th pct

Highest year of school

76.0% Year 12 ◂ +4.5 pts 71.5%
7.7% Year 11 +1.2 pts ▸ 8.9%
6.6% Year 10 +1.9 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.0% Year 9 or below +0.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Highest qualification level

39.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.9 pts 37.7%
17.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.8 pts 12.9%
12.0% Certificate III / IV +3.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.3 pts ▸ 15.4%
6.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 5.8%
0.9% Certificate I / II even 0.9%

Field of qualification

24.5% Management & commerce even 24.5%
11.6% Engineering & related +1.5 pts ▸ 13.1%
11.9% Society & culture ◂ +1.9 pts 10.0%
11.3% Health +0.3 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.3% Education +0.1 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.5% Information technology ◂ +1.7 pts 4.8%
4.0% Architecture & building +1.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 4.6%
4.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.8 pts 3.8%
2.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.1% Agriculture & environment even 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +$74 higher in Blackburn gap widening
$900 67th pct $826 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $622
  • First area, 2016: $709
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $654
  • Second area, 2016: $706
  • Second area, 2021: $826
Household income in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +$234 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap narrowing
$2,050 69th pct $2,284 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,441
  • First area, 2016: $1,693
  • First area, 2021: $2,050
  • Second area, 2011: $1,747
  • Second area, 2016: $1,945
  • Second area, 2021: $2,284
Family income in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +$160 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap narrowing
$2,557 77th pct $2,717 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,852
  • First area, 2016: $2,110
  • First area, 2021: $2,557
  • Second area, 2011: $2,022
  • Second area, 2016: $2,259
  • Second area, 2021: $2,717
High earners in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.2 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap narrowing
18.2% 79th pct 18.4% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
High-income homes in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +5.5 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap steady
31.0% 77th pct 36.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.8%
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%

Household income distribution

27.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 25.0%
19.2% $4,000 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 25.5%
22.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.6 pts 19.2%
13.6% Under $650 ◂ +0.9 pts 12.7%
11.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 10.9%

Personal income distribution

38.6% Under $650 +2.3 pts ▸ 40.9%
28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.2 pts 25.9%
21.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.9 pts 19.2%
8.1% $3,000 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 9.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.5 pts higher in Blackburn
26.5% 39th pct 26.0% 36th pct
Mental health in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1.7 pts higher in Blackburn
7.8% 37th pct 6.1% 18th pct
Needs assistance in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.4 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap steady
5.0% 42nd pct 5.4% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.6% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 8.1%
7.3% Arthritis +0.7 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.8% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 6.8%
7.8% Mental health ◂ +1.7 pts 6.1%
4.0% Diabetes even 4.0%
3.7% Heart disease +0.1 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.8% Cancer +0.8 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.5% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.0% Lung condition even 1.0%
0.8% Stroke even 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.8% None ◂ +0.4 pts 68.4%
19.4% One condition ◂ +0.7 pts 18.7%
5.0% Two conditions +0.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
2.1% Three or more even 2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1.2 pts higher in Blackburn gap narrowing
18.0% 74th pct 16.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.8%
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
Unpaid carers in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1.1 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap steady
14.4% 87th pct 15.5% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%
Unpaid child care in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards even gap steady
27.7% 61st pct 27.7% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.0%
  • First area, 2016: 30.1%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
Defence service in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.0 pts higher in Blackburn
2.0% 26th pct 1.9% 26th pct
Housework 15h+ in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2.3 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap widening
21.8% 57th pct 24.2% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.5%
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1 larger in Donvale - Park Orchards
58 19th pct 59 19th pct
Median age in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1 yrs older in Donvale - Park Orchards
28 yrs 76th pct 29 yrs 81st pct
Year 12 in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1.5 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards
58.5% 80th pct 60.0% 83rd pct
Unemployment in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.4 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards
10.7% 54th pct 11.1% 57th pct
Median income in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +$438 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards
$687 60th pct $1,125 92nd pct
Household income in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +$1,625 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards
$1,625 46th pct $3,250 98th pct
Indigenous language in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1.8 pts higher in Blackburn
8.6% 73rd pct 6.8% 62nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.3 larger in Donvale - Park Orchards gap steady
2.6 57th pct 2.9 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1.8 pts higher in Blackburn gap steady
10.5% 25th pct 8.6% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Living alone in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +7.6 pts higher in Blackburn gap steady
25.2% 50th pct 17.6% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.4%
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%

Family composition

64.9% Couples with children +3.4 pts ▸ 68.3%
23.6% Couples without children ◂ +1.0 pts 22.7%
10.5% One-parent families ◂ +1.8 pts 8.6%
1.0% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.3%

Household size

30.7% 2 people +0.2 pts ▸ 31.0%
25.2% 1 person ◂ +7.6 pts 17.6%
19.4% 4 people +2.8 pts ▸ 22.2%
16.1% 3 people +0.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
6.4% 5 people +2.9 pts ▸ 9.3%
2.2% 6 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +$31 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap widening
$420 71st pct $451 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $331
  • First area, 2016: $381
  • First area, 2021: $420
  • Second area, 2011: $351
  • Second area, 2016: $396
  • Second area, 2021: $451
Mortgage in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +$282 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap widening
$2,300 80th pct $2,582 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,950
  • First area, 2016: $2,000
  • First area, 2021: $2,300
  • Second area, 2011: $2,159
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $2,582
People / bedroom in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards even gap narrowing
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +11.7 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
24.4% 42nd pct 12.7% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.2%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Owned outright in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +6.0 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap widening
39.0% 71st pct 44.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.5%
  • First area, 2016: 39.7%
  • First area, 2021: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.9%
Separate houses in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +18.2 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap widening
71.6% 29th pct 89.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 81.1%
  • First area, 2016: 75.0%
  • First area, 2021: 71.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 88.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.9%
3+ bedrooms in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +12.2 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap widening
76.3% 41st pct 88.5% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.0%
  • First area, 2016: 77.2%
  • First area, 2021: 76.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 88.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.5%

How homes are owned or rented

39.0% Owned outright +6.0 pts ▸ 44.9%
34.5% Owned with a mortgage +4.3 pts ▸ 38.8%
24.4% Rented ◂ +11.7 pts 12.7%
1.2% Other tenure +1.2 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.9% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%

Types of homes

71.6% Separate house +18.2 pts ▸ 89.9%
19.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.8 pts 7.6%
8.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +6.6 pts 2.3%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.9 pts 31.4%
25.9% 4 bedrooms +14.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
17.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.6 pts 9.2%
7.0% 5 or more +9.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
4.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.5 pts 1.4%
0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

61.3% $350–$549 ◂ +5.3 pts 56.0%
14.7% $550–$749 +4.0 pts ▸ 18.7%
14.3% $200–$349 ◂ +4.5 pts 9.7%
2.4% $750 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 8.6%
4.0% Under $200 ◂ +1.3 pts 2.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

34.4% $3,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 39.2%
26.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.4 pts 24.6%
18.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.8 pts 14.6%
15.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +1.5 pts 13.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +3.2 pts higher in Blackburn gap steady
6.0% 59th pct 2.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
Work from home in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +3.7 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
38.4% 90th pct 34.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.2%
  • First area, 2021: 38.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.6%
PT commute in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2.5 pts higher in Blackburn gap narrowing
3.9% 75th pct 1.4% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
PT stops in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +41 more in Blackburn
126 89th pct 85 83rd pct
Stops/1k in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.48 more in Blackburn
5.70 70th pct 5.22 63rd pct
Departures/1k in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +428.5 more in Blackburn
2,016.1 84th pct 1,587.6 75th pct
PT routes in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +9 more in Blackburn
20 86th pct 11 67th pct
Stop walk in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +3 longer in Donvale - Park Orchards
4 43rd pct 7 61st pct
Drive to city in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +8 longer in Donvale - Park Orchards
20 40th pct 28 55th pct
Reach 30 min in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +18,244 more in Blackburn
34,519 79th pct 16,275 51st pct
Reach 45 min in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +211,702 more in Blackburn
237,631 87th pct 25,929 35th pct
Transit to city in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +42 longer in Donvale - Park Orchards
47 29th pct 89 100th pct

How people get to work

37.6% Car (driver) +7.4 pts ▸ 45.0%
38.4% Worked at home ◂ +3.7 pts 34.6%
3.0% Car (passenger) +0.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
2.9% Train ◂ +2.3 pts 0.7%
1.4% Walked ◂ +1.1 pts 0.4%
0.9% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

39.0% 2 vehicles +3.5 pts ▸ 42.5%
41.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.1 pts 24.9%
9.0% 3 vehicles +8.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
5.0% 4 or more +7.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.0% No vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 2.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +7.3 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
35.9% 41st pct 28.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.7%
  • First area, 2016: 36.7%
  • First area, 2021: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%
Recent arrivals in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +6.4 pts higher in Blackburn gap narrowing
14.8% 68th pct 8.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.2 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards gap steady
4.7% 53rd pct 4.9% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Participation in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2.9 pts higher in Blackburn gap steady
64.8% 65th pct 61.8% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.1%
  • First area, 2016: 61.8%
  • First area, 2021: 64.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.8%
Full-time in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2.0 pts higher in Blackburn gap widening
58.5% 48th pct 56.5% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.2%
  • First area, 2016: 59.4%
  • First area, 2021: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.5%

Industries people work in

14.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.1 pts 13.9%
13.4% Professional & technical ◂ +1.9 pts 11.6%
8.8% Retail trade +2.0 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.4% Education & training ◂ +1.3 pts 9.1%
6.6% Construction +3.5 pts ▸ 10.1%
6.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.2 pts 5.5%
5.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.6 pts 5.3%
4.7% Manufacturing +1.1 pts ▸ 5.8%
5.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.3 pts 4.2%
2.8% Wholesale trade +1.0 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.4% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.9% Administrative & support ◂ +0.3 pts 2.6%

Occupations people work in

35.3% Professionals ◂ +5.5 pts 29.8%
15.4% Managers +3.2 pts ▸ 18.6%
13.4% Clerical & administrative +0.4 pts ▸ 13.7%
8.8% Technicians & trades +1.1 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.2% Sales workers +1.6 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.8% Community & personal service even 8.7%
5.6% Labourers ◂ +0.2 pts 5.4%
2.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.4 pts 2.4%

Economy & Advantage

9 86th pct 9 86th pct
9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards
8 71st pct 10 100th pct
9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +11 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards
1,087 83rd pct 1,098 86th pct
ERP in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +6,838 higher in Blackburn
23,732 89th pct 16,894 78th pct
Growth in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +3.2 pts higher in Blackburn
6.2% 63rd pct 2.9% 36th pct
Businesses in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +702 higher in Blackburn
2,590 86th pct 1,888 86th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +24 higher in Donvale - Park Orchards
781 43rd pct 805 45th pct
Max temp in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.1 higher in Blackburn
20.2 17th pct 20.1 15th pct
Min temp in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +0.2 higher in Blackburn
10.4 28th pct 10.2 26th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2.7 higher in Blackburn
8.3 89th pct 5.6 52nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +2.3 more in Blackburn
7.8 91st pct 5.5 53rd pct
15-min city in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +39.8 pts higher in Blackburn
100.0% 100th pct 60.2% 46th pct
Walk to shops in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +41.0 pts higher in Blackburn
99.5% 96th pct 58.6% 46th pct
Walk to transit in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +13.6 pts higher in Blackburn
100.0% 100th pct 86.4% 43rd pct
Walk to school in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +24.0 pts higher in Blackburn
100.0% 100th pct 76.0% 52nd pct
Walk to a park in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +1.8 pts higher in Blackburn
100.0% 100th pct 98.2% 53rd pct
Walk to health in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +25.5 pts higher in Blackburn
82.8% 78th pct 57.3% 60th pct
Amenities/1k in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +6.1 more in Blackburn
17.3 64th pct 11.2 31st pct
Intersections/km² in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +221 higher in Blackburn
293 82nd pct 72 45th pct
Mean slope in Blackburnin Donvale - Park Orchards +3.5 pts higher in Donvale - Park Orchards
4.3% 31st pct 7.7% 79th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blackburn vs Donvale - Park Orchards [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/207031161/blackburn/vs/211021261/donvale-park-orchards